Job Description

Summary

  Performs non-technical processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste by performing the following duties. Candidates will have to pass a drug screen and criminal background check, as well as a fitness for duty test which includes a pulmonary function test.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operating industrial shredder, extractor, compacter, aerosol puncture device and drum washer
• Sorting non-hazardous waste, such as batteries, light bulbs and household paint
• De-packaging and sorting consumer product
• Pumping bulk liquids into tanks/tankers
• Loading and unloading trucks using hand carts/barrel carts
• Participating in Household Hazardous Waste Collections at customer sites occasionally

Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Motivation - Measures self against standard of excellence.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Reasoning Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer operation.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.

PPE  Personal protective equipment required in the performance of this position include:

• Respirator
• Particulate Mask
• Safety Glasses/Goggles
• Face Shield
• Steel Toe Shoes
• Hard Hat
• Chemical Resistant Gloves
• Tyvek Coverall

Hearing Conservation Program  This position is included in the Hearing Conservation Program.

Compensation details: 18-18 Hourly Wage

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